Tory fury at 'slap in the face' move to ditch 'GB' stickers
'A slap in the face for people who are proud to be Great British': Tory fury at move by Grant Shapps to ditch traditional 'GB' stickers for Brits driving abroad in favour of 'UK' - with the threat of fines for those who don't fall into line Legal emblem for cars registered in Britain is being changed from GB to UK The tweak is due to take effect from September with AA warning of confusion Tory MPs branded move a 'slap in the face' for people who are 'proud to be GB'
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Tories voiced anger today at a 'slap in the face' move to drop traditional GB stickers for Brits driving abroad.
The legal emblem for bumpers and numberplates is being switched to 'UK' from the end of September.
The change - which will come just nine months after a Brexit redesign to get rid of the EU stars - is intended to be more inclusive for Northern Ireland.
But it means that people will now need a UK sticker to be legal on the roads abroad. Any penalties for failing to comply will depend on the rules in specific
